Diego Figueiredo

Grammy-nominated, Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo (pronounced “fig-a-ray-doe”) lives in, with, and for the music. Some people are simply meant to be musicians. Diego is one. He was born in 1980 in Franca, São Paulo State, and began playing music at four years old. By the age of twelve he had already attracted a local following, and when he was fifteen, he was drawing huge crowds around Brazil.

Diego is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. His superb technique, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now. His concerts have been a great success in more than 60 countries around the world.

Diego has released 26 CDS, 3 DVDs and a book and has received awards twice at the “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL” as one of the greatest guitarists in the world.